Lucas, 29, is desperate nothing goes wrong ahead of next month's final against Manchester City and told Liverpoolfc.com: "Fingers crossed now! Everyone knows I've never played [at Wembley] and we still have a month to go.

"I ask everyone to pray that I can get there and help Liverpool to win. I've always helped to get there, but have never been able to be inthe final because of issues.

"Hopefully I will be there this time and that's why I'm really happy. I played my 300th game for the club against Stoke, it's amazing.

Spot on: Lucas tucks away his penalty (Image: Reuters / Phil Noble)

"Wembley was always in my mind, but I don't want to talk too much about it because it's still some way off.

"I remember last year when we got to the semi-final and the day before the game I got an injury, but I'm sure it won't happen again.

"I'm doing everything right. I think this year has been a very good year for me and I think I deserve to play there and hopefully win a title for the club."